October 1, 2024

Special Reports & Commentary

Counterflow: A Modest Proposal
ERCOT could increase power transfers with the Eastern interconnection over AC lines without falling under FERC jurisdiction, says columnist Steve Huntoon.
ISO-NE, Stakeholders Mourn Death of Mike Henderson
Tributes poured in last week for Mike Henderson, who died May 22, less than a year after retiring from ISO-NE.
Developer: 10 GW of Offshore Wind Insufficient for California
California’s goal of 100% renewables by 2045 makes a suggested offshore wind development target of at least 10 GW insufficient, a major developer said.
Panelists Point to Macrogrid as Key to Decarbonization
Speakers on an ARPA-E Innovation Summit panel agreed that the transition to renewable energy will require an interconnected nationwide grid.
BOEM Preparing for Offshore Wind Surge
BOEM is looking for manpower and increased efficiencies to handle the offshore wind permit applications expected, an official told Reuters.
Lenders, Developers Bullish on East Coast OSW
The Biden administration’s climate goals and a new investment tax credit has U.S. offshore wind developers and prospective lenders bullish about the future.
Panel Tackles the Vision of New England’s Future Grid
Panelists discussed at the annual NEECE discussed the challenges of decarbonizing New England's grid.
Biden Admin Must Show How US Will Reach Net Zero Ahead of Glasgow
The Biden administration must develop specific plans for cutting emissions in half by 2030 ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, panelists at the annual NEECE said.
Utility CEOs Emphasize Regional Perspective
Three utility CEOs from Canada, Mexico and the U.S. described their challenges in making the clean energy transition.
Counterflow: Big Transmission — Still Not the Right Stuff
Columnist Steve Huntoon discusses the pitfalls of "Big Transmission" and suggests incremental expansions using existing transmission rights of way.

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